Adjunct Instructor - Transition to College Success

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors in the NW English and Academic Foundations department teach courses that support students' transition to college success. Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, they assist students in the learning process by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to support teaching, learning, and student success. This pooled posting is used to hire adjunct instructors as part-time faculty assignments become available. Classes may be assigned in different schedules and modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College. The position is not eligible for remote work, and hours vary according to the course schedule.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
At least one of the following: teaching, advising, tutoring, or counseling experience.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation into teaching.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration and peer mentoring.
Willingness to serve the institution, profession, and community and participate in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy.
Continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of working experience in the discipline or teaching area.
At least one year of experience teaching a class or facilitating training.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
At least one year of experience teaching in Dual Credit and Early College High School programs.
At least one year of online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach assigned classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities, including Dual Credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to enhance subject matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments that support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify student enrollments by the established deadline.
Evaluate student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback; post grades in the learning management system weekly; and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as needed, including dual credit courses.
Support the College's mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required TCC training and professional development sessions.
Attend work regularly and follow a schedule that meets worksite demands.
Follow College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.